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About
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Thomas Pandolfi
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Virtuoso Thomas Pandolfi
is increasingly sought after by audiences worldwide, lauded by critics
for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. His orchestral
appearances often feature, besides the beloved Tchaikovsky,
Rachmaninov and Liszt concerti, the equally brilliant ones by
Paderewski, Rubinstein and Moszkowski. In the "Pops" genre, Thomas is
considered a leading interpreter of Gershwin’s works.
Thomas
has performed with such European orchestras as The George Enescu
Philharmonic, Cluj Philharmonic, Moravian Philharmonic, The
National Philharmonic of the Republic of Moldova, and The Aberystwyth
Symphony in Wales; also, American orchestras of Mississippi, Cedar
Rapids, Asheville, Princeton, San Angelo, York, Fairfax, Northbrook,
Great Falls, and Owensboro, among others. After a
performance of MacDowell's Piano Concerto in d with The George Enescu
Philharmonic, The Bucharest Cultural Observer wrote of his "virtuosity,
beautiful touch, sensitivity and broad scope...logical phrasing and
expressive percussiveness...a soloist whom we would like to hear
again." Equally popular as a recitalist, Pandolfi has appeared in
concert halls nationwide. The Washington Post has called him "…master
of both the grand gesture and the sensual line. … first-rate technical
skills, an unerring command of phrasing, a quicksilver touch and
cunning legerdemain when it comes to pedaling...etched with calm and
crystal clarity...outstanding." New York Concert Review said, "high
level pianism and tasteful, diversified musical ideas...crystalline
texture and deft coloration... charm and bracing élan.
The
2008-09 season marked Thomas' debut recitals in Canada, Germany and
China. A favorite in several Eastern European countries, Thomas
continues to have extended annual tours in that part of the world.
During the 2009-10 season, Thomas was guest soloist in the world
premiere of British composer Simon Proctor's dazzling and unique
"James Bond" Piano Concerto in London. Highlights during the 2010-11
season were the release of his 6th CD album, and guest soloist
appearances with The National Philharmonic of Moldova, The Oltenia
Philharmonic (Craiova), The Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra (PA), and the
LaPorte Symphony (IN). During 2011-12 he will perform in nineteen
states, and Washington, DC. He will make his recital debut in
Toronto, and a solo debut with The Milikin-Decatur Symphony (IL).
Thomas will also play return engagements with symphony orchestras in
Kentucky, Illinois, and Mississippi.
A graduate of The
Juilliard School, Pandolfi earned both his Bachelor's and Master's
degrees as a scholarship student. To see his latest updates, please
visit his web site, ThomasPandolfi.com